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Barium Fluoride

IMA-Approved Mineral Species


Properties and Data
Physical Properties
Composition
BaF2
Chemical Name
Barium Fluoride
Density
4.893 g/cm3
Mohs Hardness
3
Melting Point
1386 °C (2527 °F)
Member of
Fluorite Group
Crystal System
Isometric
Optical Properties
Type
Isotropic
Refractive Index
n = 1.4744 - 1.557
Dispersion Factor
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Additional Information
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Variants and Types
(Undoped / Generic)
(Undoped)
Color: Colorless
Production and Synthesis
Czochralski Method
Czochralski Method
Involves pulling a crystal (boule) upward from a molten solution. Produces some of the purest crystals but requires a cleanroom environment.





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